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I had a TV mounted years ago in an apartment. Then TV's changed to better ones. So I bought a better television and I didn't want to hang it. So, on the wall was this mess of patchwork and paint. Since then, I decided never to hang a television as I do not know what advancements the future holds. Plus I like my walls.

/two cents

Since we are on the subject of metal studs, I noticed when we were building that a small number of metal studs were used. The rest were wood. The metal studs were 24" on center and the wood 16" Why use metal at all?

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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1354889)

We are in the process of moving into our newly purchased (resale) home. Just got a new 65" TV and want to wall mount it.

Used my "stud finder" and after it stopped pointing at me it found my alleged studs.

First thing I noticed is they were 24" centers not the 16" most building use. No problem, I get a piece of 3/4 inch plywood to mount across the beams and try punching a pilot hole with a nail before I lag bolt it to the wall and to make sure it is centered on the (expected) 2x4. All I get is a "clank" so I try the other beam, same "clank." WTF, so I go into our closet and find 2 more beams .... same thing.

Can someone confirm the use of metal studs on 24" centers or is there something else going on? If that's the case there is no way I can SAFELY wall mount this BIG TV that I am aware of. Lag bolts into metal studs make me nervous.

The "style" of the home is called "About Time." It's like a Villa but with a bit larger property. It's in Amelia Village.

Thanks.

I would suggest that you call the Villages warranty department and ask them to confirm if you have metal or wood studs. They have used both in various years. How you would mount a TV with metal studs is outside my expertise! There is a gentleman that goes by Villages AV and his name is Tom so he probably could help you figure out how to get it mounted. I do not have his phone number. Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1354913)

Thanks. I Just called and left him a VM. I'd do it myself (have done a few before) but the metal studs threw me for a loop.

I bought set when first came out in 4K over three years ago, had Geek Squad install as I did not think I could lift it screen by myself.

Now they are giving them away, the price for being an early adopter. Watch out 8K is coming!